I’m so picky about my travel makeup cases. I hate wasted space, so I want to make sure that I’m taking the minimum amount of makeup and brushes that I need in order to keep my luggage compact. The best way to make sure that I get exactly what I want is to DIY my makeup storage, of course.

To make this DIY makeup brush roll I utilise a purchased napkin, keeping the effort and sewing to a minimum, since all edges are finished already! This is my essential travel accessory. It’s is a cinch to whip up to organise your travel makeup needs. These would make easy, personalised bridesmaids’ gifts too.

Materials

45 cm x 45 cm Napkin

60 cm of 2 cm wide grosgrain ribbon

Sewing machine

Directions

Step 1: Using your brushes as a guide, flip up a side of the napkin so that your brush handles will be covered

Step 2: Pin in place on each side and sew up the side, using the existing stitching as a guide. Sew both sides

Step 3: Start running a stitch down the folded side of the napkin, creating separate little compartments for each brush. The distance between each line will depend on your brush sizes.

TIP***A general width for a powder or blush brush is 4 cm. The eye shadow/contour brushes are a about 2-3 cm wide.

Step 4: Fold the top over so your brushes will be covered. Press the fold.

Step 5: Find the centre of your ribbon

Step 6: Pin the ribbon on the front of the roll on the opposite side of the newly stitched rows. Sew it on about an 2.5 cm from the edge.

Step 7: Place your brushes in their compartments and roll them up

Step 8: Tie your ribbon and away you go!

Enjoy! You can also make compartments for your mascara and eyeliners too!

Susan Phillips lives in sunny California with her husband and three children. When she is not tending to the family’s business, you can find her entertaining her friends and family at their home. With a passion for creating since she was a child, she loves to share her inspirations with others on her blog, Living with Punks.